Gorgeous
/ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Beautiful; very attractive.
She wore a gorgeous dress that caught everyone's attention.
Delightful; splendid.
The garden was filled with gorgeous flowers in full bloom.
Highly enjoyable or impressive.
They had a gorgeous view of the sunset from their balcony.
Etymology
Middle English 'gorgeus', from Old French 'gorgeus', from 'gorge' meaning 'throat' (referring to the neck or upper body).
Common Phrases and Expressions
gorgeous day
A day that is extraordinarily beautiful.
gorgeous smile
A smile that is very attractive or radiant.
Related Words
beauty
A characteristic that provides pleasure or satisfaction to the senses.
charm
The power or quality of attracting, delightful or fascinating.
elegant
Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
Slang Meanings
Total knockout
That dress makes her a total knockout at the party!
10/10
She looks like a 10/10 in that outfit.